Classroom Lead Teacher

ServingSchools; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Delta dental coverage

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Competitive PTO

Job summary

Watch Me Shine in Bangor, ME is seeking a compassionate Classroom Teacher to support early intervention programs and student progress. You will plan lessons, supervise paraprofessionals, and collaborate with school staff to deliver high-quality services.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and the ability to pass a background check. Training is provided for the right candidate; caring for children and families remains central to our mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Experience is preferred but Watch Me Shine is willing to train the right applicant.
• Candidates must pass an extensive criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children in the program.
• Providing daily, weekly, and monthly schedules of activities.
• Develop and implement physical education activities and exercises for students.
• Monitor and assess student's physical development and progress.
• Provide individualized instruction and support for students.
• Oversee, support, and train paraprofessionals working in the gym classroom.
• Ensuring equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained, and safe always

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Teacher

Watch Me Shine – Bangor, ME

Salary Range: $46,659.00 - $54,687.44 annually

If you believe in children, families & the power of community, then you can make a difference!!

• We are seeking caring and compassionate individuals that want to make a difference in a child's life. A Classroom Teacher at Watch Me Shine specializes and has experience in education/early intervention. The Classroom Teacher will oversee and ensure student progress, student programming, and ensure high quality service delivery. The Classroom Teacher will provide training, support, and ongoing guidance and supervision to paraprofessionals in their classrooms. Classroom Teachers are expected to learn a variety of early intervention theories and methods, demonstrate mastery level skills working with children with special needs, and be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference in a child’s life. A Classroom Teacher at Watch Me Shine will never define a child by their diagnosis; rather see a future of great opportunities of friendships, joy and possibilities. The Classroom Teacher needs to believe whole-heartedly that every child can reach their full developmental potential.

Classroom Teachers are responsible for their staff, students, classroom, lesson planning and coordination with other school personnel and team members. Classroom Teachers will be active in overseeing the student’s progress, programing, assessments, supervision of staff, and other administrative duties. This will include tasks such as perpetration, coordination and publishing of lesson plans, data collection and analysis, record keeping and report writing. Classroom Teachers are responsible for making sure all required reports and administrative paperwork is completed on time and in a thorough manner.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Planning and implementing activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children in the program;
• Providing daily, weekly, and monthly schedules of activities;
• Develop and implement physical education activities and exercises for students;
• Monitor and assess student's physical development and progress;
• Provide individualized instruction and support for students;
• Establishing routines and provide positive guidance;
• Providing a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable;
• Tracking student progress;
• Oversee, support, and train paraprofessionals working in the gym classroom;
• Ensuring equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained, and safe always

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Experience is preferred but Watch Me Shine is willing to train the right applicant.
• Candidates must pass an extensive criminal background check.

Benefits

• Robust benefits package including health insurance, delta dental coverage, life Insurance, disability insurance, etc.
• Competitive PTO and company paid holidays
• High Quality Supervision, Training and Contact Hours

Our Vision

To be recognized nationally as a dynamic, highly specialized, child-centered early intervention program, empowering children to SHINE in all they do.

Our Mission

To help children achieve their greatest potential by providing them with safe and supportive learning environments that respects their individuality and nurtures their capacity to engage in a broad range of social interactions and learning opportunities.

Come join our Watch ME Shine family and become a vital part of our team as we continue to grow and provide services to families in the Bangor area.

Please visit our website www.watchmeshine.net for more information about our program.